LOCATION: On the edge of the town, sun-drenched Via dei Mulini winds its way up among olive trees and orange groves that skirt the stream and the small canal that, for centuries, have fed the water mills that follow one another along the ridge. Today, three of these mills lie within the hotel's gardens. Cool Mediterranean gardens, in the centre of the Gulf of Cefalu': to the west the Santa Lucia promontory, crystal-clear water and cliffs reddened by sunsets; to the east the "Rocca", the symbol of the town, which rises above the 12th century Norman Cathedral. This elegant hotel is located on a hilltop overlooking the town and the sea, a 20-minute walk from the center

ROOMS: Sicilian hospitality and elegant design can be found in all the rooms, which are all bright, intimate and exclusive, have beautiful views, and were styled with meticulous care by S. & A.M. Associated Architects. The rooms are equipped with a particularly unusual climate control system that combines the techniques used in the Ancient Arab world, like those employed in the Zisa Castle in Palermo, and the most modern technologies. So as to attain maximum comfort both in the common rooms as well as in the private rooms, we have combined the temperature control system installed in the walls and floors with a special air treatment system that not only guarantees a continuous change of air, but also controls temperature and humidity.

SERVICES: The restaurant at Alberi Del Paradiso serves local Sicilian specialties, including Slow Food products for breakfast. The property includes a spa area with sauna and massage rooms. There are over 10,000 square meters of typical Mediterranean vegetation. The lovely, fresh water swimming pool, with its unusual shape, is surrounded by lush gardens. It was originally an old water basin that fed, through the use of falling water, the water mills in the garden. There is an indoor cardio-fitness centre and outdoor, artificial grass, tennis courts. The 18-hole, 72 par golf club (M 6004), Le Madonie, is situated about 15 kms away and overlooks the sea. FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO DOWNTOWN AND THE BEACHES

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

BEACH SERVICES: A choice of two for those who love the sea: a lovely beach of fine white sand in the middle of the Gulf of Cefalu', equipped with sun loungers and beach umbrellas or a small bay with crystal clear water, protected by incredible, needle-shaped rocks jutting out of the sea in which pine trees and typical Mediterranean vegetation are reflected.